The ancient town of Ilesa in Osun State is set to witness a momentous event today as Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, is officially crowned the 41st Owa Obokun and paramount ruler of Ijesaland.In preparation for the high-profile coronation, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced heightened security measures. According to…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has firmly denied claims circulating online that he met with President Bola Tinubu in Rome to discuss a purported ₦225 billion debt connected to Fidelity Bank.In a statement issued Thursday, Obi dismissed the reports as a “blackmail campaign” designed to tarnish his image.“I have never sought…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has made a decisive political move, directing all commissioners and political appointees to either join him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or vacate their positions.Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting, Governor Eno confirmed his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that his…
Philanthropist and former Microsoft co-chair Melinda Gates has candidly shared emotional details about her highly publicized divorce from Bill Gates, revealing that the $65 billion settlement she received was insignificant compared to the personal pain she endured during and after their 27-year marriage. In a heartfelt disclosure, Melinda expressed the emotional turmoil that led to…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accepted an invitation to become an Advisor to Club de Madrid. The appointment was announced by Ezekwesili herself in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to Ezekwesili, Club de Madrid is “the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers.” The organization leverages the…
Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and his executive council for doing a good job.Gbajabiamila made the commendation while speaking at the Government House in Osogbo.The former Speaker of the House of Representatives praised Governor Adeleke for prioritizing governance over politics in his dealings…
The Justice Group, a human rights advocacy body, has vowed to drag the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, to court over the death of Chief Lukman Ojora Arounfale, the late Baba Oba of Oyotunji African Village.The group accused the Alaafin of being “vicariously responsible” for the alleged brutal assault that led to Chief…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 for ruling on a no-case submission filed by Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, in his trial over money laundering and fraud allegations.Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, were re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 11-count charge of…
A wanted kidnapper, Yahaya Zango, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Hajj Camp in Abuja during pilgrim screenings ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia. According to a security source, Zango was apprehended on Sunday after presenting his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja…
Aare Dele Momodu, Chairman of Ovation Media Group, has launched the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre, a facility dedicated to training aspiring leaders.The centre’s unveiling was attended by friends, family members, and Governor of Osun State, Senator AdemolaAdeleke.Momodu, who has spent about 40 years in journalism and impacting humanity, described the centre as his gift to…
